The Perfume Library

Van Cleef & Arpels · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Green

Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc is a unisex sandalwood scent that sets floral, powdery and creamy tones inside a fresh, green frame. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, with autumn and summer close behind and winter further back. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. It opens with mandarin orange and fig milk, bright and slightly creamy. At the heart, sandalwood and violet bring a woody, powdery softness. Tonka bean and musk sweeten the base and close it warmly. Ex Nihilo Generation(s) and Victoria's Secret Bare have a close profile.

Bigarade Concentrée

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Bigarade Concentrée is a fresh, citrus-led unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: present without being heavy. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Voters lean slightly masculine, though a sizeable share finds it feminine. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead, with floral and fruity touches alongside. Bitter orange gives a bright start, while cardamom and pink pepper add spice. Hay and cedarwood settle it onto a woody, slightly dry base. Cartier Déclaration L'Eau and Kerosene Santalum Slivers have a close profile.

Kenzo Homme (Eau de Toilette Intense)

Kenzo · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Kenzo Homme is a fresh, aquatic and green men's fragrance that leans towards relaxed everyday wear in spring and summer. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily and business wear lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and modern. It opens with Calypsone® and pink pepper, a fresh, spicy start. In the heart, fig wood and Haitian vetiver build a green, woody base. The drydown of Akigalawood® and Australian sandalwood leaves a creamy, woody softness. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Capri in Love and Lattafa Pride Wajood have a close profile.

Fig Infusion

Essential Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Essential Parfums Fig Infusion is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, light and easy for everyday wear with its floral and green side. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter stays well in the background. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, and the votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits comfortably between the two. The top is Italian mandarin orange, clementine and fig, where the fig softens the citrus brightness with a green, lightly sweet tone. In the heart, orange blossom, freesia and Ceylon tea add a floral freshness. The base settles into the creamy, woody warmth of sandalwood, benzoin and Virginia cedar.

Villa Néroli

bdk Parfums · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

bdk Parfums Villa Néroli opens with Paraguayan petigrain, Verdello lemon and Tunisian neroli, and reads as a fresh, citrusy, floral unisex scent. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with a place at the office too. It sits close to the middle on gender, reading neither clearly feminine nor clearly masculine. Lemon and neroli keep the opening bright, and rose and orange blossom add a soft floral heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent and gives it a creamy warmth, while patchouli, vetiver and labdanum balance that sweetness with an earthy footing. M. Micallef Ô Féminin and Carthusia Gelsomini di Capri (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

1881 pour Homme (2005) (Eau de Toilette)

Cerruti · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cerruti 1881 pour Homme is a fresh, green and citrusy chypre-fougère with a classic masculine feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and half of the voters find it masculine, with many also calling it classic. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and cypress, a cool, green start. Patchouli and ylang-ylang soften that freshness in the heart. The base of oakmoss, pine and sandalwood settles it into an earthy, woody finish.

Castley

Parfums de Marly · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Synthetic

Parfums de Marly Castley is a fresh, citrusy and spicy men's fragrance built on bergamot, black pepper and ginger, best suited to spring and summer days. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and wear it for daily use, leisure and the office. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate; about half of voters call it masculine, and many find it modern. It is a poor fit for winter. It opens with bergamot brightness sharpened by black pepper and ginger. In the heart, lemon petitgrain, neroli and Nepalese sichuan pepper keep that freshness going while the spice turns a little drier. The base of benzoin, Akigalawood® and labdanum settles into a woody, faintly sweet footing.

Bubble Bath

Maison Margiela · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Maison Margiela Bubble Bath is a clean, powdery and creamy unisex scent that opens with soap, pink pepper and bergamot. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use not far behind. Most voters read it as feminine, though a fair number call it modern or masculine. It opens with soap, pink pepper and bergamot, which feel fresh and clean. In the heart, lavender, rose and jasmine absolute add a soft floral layer. The base of white musk, coconut and patchouli settles it into a creamy, lightly sweet and powdery finish. NIVEA Nivea (2015) and Maison Margiela Lazy Sunday Morning (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Akigala Mandarino

New Notes · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

New Notes Akigala Mandarino is a unisex fragrance that pairs a bright, fruity opening of passion fruit and mandarin orange with a floral heart of jasmine and freesia. The top is passion fruit, mandarin orange, apple and raspberry, a fresh and sweet fruity start. Lily of the valley, jasmine and freesia soften the heart into something floral, while amber and Akigalawood® set a spicy, woody base. The overall impression is fresh, sweet and slightly synthetic. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters lean towards spring and fall, and pick leisure and daily wear; its character splits almost evenly between modern, masculine and feminine. Perfume.Sucks Red and Lorenzo Pazzaglia Extreme Passion have a close profile.

Fleur du Mâle

Jean Paul Gaultier · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jean Paul Gaultier Fleur du Mâle is a fresh, citrusy floral with a sweet, powdery side that gives it a soft but masculine character; it has been discontinued. It opens with petitgrain, then turns floral at the heart with neroli and orange blossom. The base of chamomile, basil and coumarin sets a sweet, spicy, powdery ground, while the synthetic accord adds a clean, polished edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, and night out and leisure are the most named occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though some find it feminine. The Dua Brand Desert Reflection and Chloé Nuit d'Oranger have a close profile.

Joop! Go

Joop! · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Joop! Go is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance with a green, floral side, leaning towards spring and summer and easy daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for daily use and leisure, with some wearing it at the office. Most voters call it masculine and modern. The top opens with rhubarb, pimento and bitter orange, tart, spicy and a little fruity. In the heart, violet, geranium and cypress add a green, floral tone. The base of balsam fir and musk softens it, leaving a sweet, slightly synthetic finish.

Note de Yuzu

Heeley · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Heeley Note de Yuzu is a fresh, green-edged unisex scent that sets citrus against a salty, aquatic air. The top notes are yuzu, mandarin orange and lemon, giving a bright, fruity citrus opening. In the heart, sea salt adds an aquatic edge to that freshness. Haitian vetiver and white musk form a soft, woody base underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. Masculine leads the character votes by a small margin, with feminine close behind, so it sits comfortably on either side. Boadicea the Victorious Energizer and Acqua di Parma Bergamotto di Calabria have a close profile.

1A-33 (2012)

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

J.F. Schwarzlose Berlin 1A-33 (2012) is a fresh unisex scent where citrus and flowers meet over a green, lightly spicy backdrop, leaning towards spring and summer days and relaxed daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. On character, feminine gets somewhat more votes, though a fair number of voters read it as masculine. Red pepper and mandarin orange give a bright, slightly spicy opening. In the heart, jasmine sambac, linden blossom and magnolia bring a sweet floral note. Iris and cedarwood leave a dry, woody base. Kenzo Le Monde est Beau and Astrophil & Stella 8 Days a Week have a close profile.

Cassiopea (Extrait de Parfum)

Tiziana Terenzi · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Extrait de Parfum

Tiziana Terenzi Cassiopea Extrait de Parfum is a fresh, sweet unisex scent that sets blackcurrant and passion fruit against the powdery florals of lily of the valley and lily. The top is fern, blackcurrant, passion fruit and lemon, a fruity and fresh start. In the heart, lily of the valley, narcissus, lily and tea rose build a floral core. The base of musk, tonka bean and sandalwood settles into a soft, creamy sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Laura Biagiotti Lovely Laura and Parfums de Marly Meliora have a close profile.

Blackberry & Bay (Cologne)

Jo Malone · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay is a unisex cologne whose fresh, fruity character suits spring and summer days. It opens with bay leaf, blackberry and grapefruit, so the citrus brightness sits on a green, lightly spicy backdrop. Blossoms in the heart soften the fruit, and cedarwood and vetiver dry the scent down onto a woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with winter well behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. It leans feminine in the votes, though a good share call it masculine. Fueguia 1833 Darwin (Perfume) and Berdoues Scorza di Sicilia have a close profile.

Éclat d'Arpège (Eau de Parfum)

Lanvin · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Lanvin Éclat d'Arpège Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's scent that suits spring and summer days and easy everyday wear. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen settings. Longevity and sillage are moderate: light, but not faint. More than half of voters read it as feminine. It opens with green lilac and Sicilian lemon leaf, then moves into peach blossom, wisteria, green tea and red peony at the heart. Lebanon cedar, white musk and amber soften the base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green, with fruity, sweet and powdery touches behind. Chanel Chance Eau Tendre (Eau de Toilette) and Moschino Funny! have a close profile.

Infusion d'Iris (Eau de Parfum) (2015)

Prada · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Prada Infusion d'Iris Eau de Parfum pairs Iris pallida with Italian mandarin orange and Tunisian neroli, giving a fresh, powdery, woody unisex scent. Most voters pick spring and summer for it, while winter gets the smallest share. Daily wear, work and leisure lead the occasions, with evening and night out chosen less. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. The largest share of voters finds it feminine, though classic and modern both get votes too. Citrus fruits and mandarin open it up with a bright lift, and neroli carries that into a soft floral note. Iris pallida sets the powdery, creamy core; cedarwood adds a dry woody frame, and musk and Siam benzoin leave a warm, smooth base. A green touch stays in the background throughout.

At the Barber's

Maison Margiela · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Margiela At the Barber's is a fresh, fougère-style unisex scent built on lavender and rosemary with geranium, recalling a barber's chair; it has been discontinued. It opens with basil, black pepper and bitter orange, then moves to a heart of lavender, rosemary and geranium. Green and citrus freshness is balanced by spice, and the base of Evernyl, white musk and tonka bean leaves a soft, woody footing. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily, leisure and office wear. Half of the voters read it as masculine. Rabanne Paco Rabanne pour Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Lorenzo Villoresi Wild Lavender / Inglese have a close profile.

78 Vintage Green

Banana Republic · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green is a fresh, green unisex scent that balances citrus against light florals. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate, so it stays with you through the day without filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the settings it leans towards. It sits between masculine and feminine, with slightly more votes for masculine. As a whole it reads bright with mandarin orange and bergamot, kept crisp by green tea and green leaves. Fig, jasmine and magnolia soften it, while cedarwood and vetiver give a woody footing. Korres Avgoustos and Erik Kormann Juli have a close profile.

Boss Man / Boss Orange Man (Eau de Toilette)

Hugo Boss · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Hugo Boss Boss Man / Boss Orange Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and sweet men's scent built around apple, spices and vanilla, and it has been discontinued. Apple in the top gives a fresh, fruity start. Spices and frankincense in the heart add a firmer edge, while bubinga wood and vanilla leave a woody base with a sweet finish. A synthetic touch runs through the overall character. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and autumn, with winter a less common choice. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads as masculine and modern. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and G. Bellini X-Bolt have a close profile.

Ege / Αιγαίο

Nishane · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Nishane Ege / Αιγαίο is a fresh, green unisex scent that pairs citrus and aquatic coolness with a spicy edge, and it suits warm weather and easygoing days best. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. On character it leans masculine, with a modern streak. It opens with violet leaf, aniseed and yuzu, which gives an immediate cool bite. Mint, basil and green cardamom in the heart keep it green and lightly spiced. Liquorice and frankincense in the base soften it into a faintly sweet, resinous finish.

L'Ombre dans L'Eau (Eau de Toilette)

Diptyque · 1983

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Diptyque L'Ombre dans L'Eau Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green unisex scent built from blackcurrant bud and leaf, petitgrain and rose. Blackcurrant bud and leaf set the green, fruity tone. Petitgrain keeps that greenness crisp, while rose adds a soft floral note. The sweet and spicy accords stay in the background, so the scent reads as one even whole from start to finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. More voters call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Cartier Rivières de Cartier - Allégresse and Chloé Chloé Rose Naturelle / Chloé Eau de Parfum Naturelle have a close profile.

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